Hello Laurie08 and thanks for the post

I am very sorry to hear about your situation and can't begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be for you and your son.

Decisions about treatment are never easy. Not knowing what the short and long term may look like for you makes this even harder to navigate and decide what is best for you.

I can understand quality of life being the most important thing to you at the moment. As you are aware cancer treatment can have side effects but how this affects one person will look completely different to someone else. Likewise cancer in itself can cause symptoms and again these will depend on the location of the tumour/s and as the cancer grows and spreads. 

However the doctors and nurses involved in your care whatever you decide will be on hand to try and manage any side effects or symptoms you have along the way.

Do speak with your team about this again so that you can make an informed decision weighing everything up.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care

Naomi

Thank you ️ 

Hi Laurie,

That’s a dilemma that many of us are familiar with.
One thing worth bearing in mind is that any prognosis you’re given can never be accurate because they’re based on averages and none of us are average.

It would be worth posting a question on here about people’s experience with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin to get as much information as you can to help you make you make your decision. 

Good luck.
Dave

Ohhh good idea thanks Dave x